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10/19/10

Turmeric and Garlic Rubbed Scallops

Remember that shrimp I made awhile ago - Aarti's Friday Shrimp? Well, that was my inspiration for this dish. Slightly different ingredients but basically the same delicious, garlicky taste.

This recipe is big on flavor with quite a bit of turmeric and garlic, both of which I enjoy in large quantities. However, feel free to cut back a smidge, if this feels like too much for you.

Serves 4 (serving size 4 large scallops)

Ingredients:

16 large wild-caught sea scallops (10-20 size, about 1 1/2 pounds)

6-8 large cloves garlic, minced

1/3 bunch of parsley, leaves only, finely chopped

1 Tablespoon ground turmeric

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 Tablespoon coconut oil (or canola oil)

In medium to large bowl mix garlic, parsley, turmeric, olive oil, and salt. Next add scallops and toss to coat. Be sure to use tongs or gloved hands, to avoid turning your fingers yellow from the turmeric.

garlic, parsley, and turmeric on left - with olive oil, salt, and scallops mixed in on right
(photos represent a serving for 1, recipe is for 4 servings)

Heat skillet to medium-high heat and add coconut oil. When oil is hot add scallops. Cook approximately 1-2 minutes per side or until scallops are opaque and feel slightly firm to the touch. Be careful not to overcook as it will result in the scallops being tough.

19 comments:

Looks yummy...such pretty pictures! Now I know what to do with the turmeric I have left from making chicken curry this past weekend! Saw your tweet re: using it for shrimp. Not sure why, but hub won't eat scallops...

Veronica - these look wonderful I love scallops, and they are in season here right now (we have a restricted season in New Zealand for catching them). They are however pretty expensive here, but since my partner is not that fussed on them I feel I can justify the occasional special treat for myself - I definitely going to try these.Sue :-)

Cardamom - thanks!Sue - How perfect that they are in season there! I love scallops any way you can fix them and this was a nice change of pace.Carrie - Scallops are definitely one of my favorites, too!Clarie - you are too kind - thank you!Gina - I turmeric as much for the color it gives as anything else (flavor, health benefits)!Haha thanks Karen!

Why oh why have I read this post when I know very well we can't get scallops in this part of Turkey...and I love scallops...and turmeric...and garlic. The dish looks sooo good. Off to the fish market to look for suitable (but just not the same!!!) alternatives. :)

Enchanted-I am in awe of your gorgeous pictures-- everything looks amazing and i can almost smell the dishes as i drool over my computer keypad. you must tell me the secret :) we must be on the same food wavelength (or shopping at the socal farmers markets) because for the past few weeks, we have made very similar dishes. I made stuffed peppers, chicken marsala, scallops, grass fed ribeye...love your recipes too.

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